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Macbeth – assassin of Macduff's family, Duncan, and Banquo; Victor Frankenstein's creation – murderer of William, Justine, Henry and Elizabeth; Caliban – rapist of Miranda and caught in the act of plotting to murder Prospero; Grendel –slaughterer of Hrothgar, Herot, and the Geats. All committing or attempting to commit acts of murder, these characters from the novels Macbeth, Frankenstein, The Tempest, and Beowulf have one thing in common: They're all monstrous. Or are they? What is the nature of their evil? Monsters are not born, but are created through various encounters with society. They are the epitome of how a disparaging society can turn innocent into evil.
Tracing back to the origins of each of these characters, it is clearly shown that they all live healthy innocent lifestyle. Taking a look at Macbeth, he was the general of Duncan's army and fought honorably against the Norwegian invaders. Later, the king thanks and acknowledges him by making him Thane of Cawdor. In......

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